Arasbaran Protected Area
Arasbaran Protected Area is part of the Tentative list of Iran in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
Arasbaran is a mountainous region rich in flora and fauna. It has recorded over 200 bird species and notable mammals such as wild goat, wild boar, brown bear, wolf, lynx, and leopard. It is also known for edible trees (hazelnut, walnut) and medicinal plants.
Map of Arasbaran Protected Area
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
Community Reviews
Shahram Esmaeily
I am originally from Abbasabad,Arasbaran.Arasbaran really has great nature and wild life.There is a place for keeping Maral(kind of deer)in Aynalu.Actually they keep deer in Anza too.
Site History
2018 Deferred
2018 Advisory Body overruled
IUCN recommended Not to inscribe
2017 Incomplete - not examined
As 'Arasbaran Biosphere Reserve'
2007 Added to Tentative List
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